Dealing with chronic pain and stiffness in the shoulder can be a very challenging experience, especially when it impedes your day-to-day activities. Although several conditions can cause shoulder pain, one condition that causes stiffness as well as pain is adhesive capsulitis, also known as a “frozen shoulder.”
A frozen shoulder can significantly limit your range of motion and affect your quality of life in several ways. For instance, simple tasks such as brushing your hair, putting on clothes, or reaching for items can become extremely difficult and painful. It can even cause trouble sleeping if you tend to sleep on the affected shoulder. The Relatyv A frozen shoulder can significantly limit your range of motion and affect your quality of life in several ways. For instance, simple tasks such as brushing your hair, putting on clothes, or reaching for items can become extremely difficult and painful. It can even cause trouble sleeping if you tend to sleep on the affected shoulder. The Relatyv Neurofunctional Pain Management treatment protocol can help manage chronic pain caused by a frozen shoulder. treatment protocol can help manage chronic pain caused by a frozen shoulder.
What Is Frozen Shoulder – AKA Adhesive Capsulitis?
A frozen shoulder develops when the connective tissue that surrounds the shoulder joint thickens and becomes inflamed, thereby making it difficult to move the arm.
Freezing Stage
At this stage, the shoulder slowly becomes more painful and stiff.
Frozen Stage
At the frozen stage, the pain may decrease, but the stiffness remains.
Thawing Stage
The shoulder slowly regains mobility at this stage.
Common Symptoms Of Adhesive Capsulitis
- Persistent shoulder pain and inflammation at night: Experiencing pain and inflammation at night commonly manifests in the freezing and frozen stages.
- Stiffness and limited range of motion in the shoulders: As adhesive capsulitis progresses, the shoulder joint becomes increasingly stiff.
Risk Factors And Causes Of Adhesive Capsulitis
Long Period Of Immobilization
Prolonged immobilization can lead to adhesive capsulitis.
Age And Sex
Frozen shoulders are more common after age 40.
Existing Medical Conditions
- Previous shoulder injury or surgery: Scar tissue or damage can lead to stiffness.
- Breast or lung cancer: Increased risk due to inflammation.
- Bursitis or rotator cuff tendinitis: Can cause inflammation.
- Stroke: Limited movement can contribute.
- Diabetes: Increased glucose can damage connective tissue.
- Neurological disorders: Such as Parkinson’s disease.
- Thyroid disorders: Hormonal imbalance may contribute.
- Rheumatoid arthritis: Autoimmune inflammation can affect the shoulder.
Diagnosis And Evaluation Of The Condition
- Medical history discussion: Review injuries, health conditions and medications.
- Physical examination to assess range of motion and pain: Assess movement and tenderness.
- Imaging tests such as X-rays or MRI to rule out other conditions: Rule out fractures and tears.
Conventional Treatment Options
- Over-the-counter pain relievers or prescribed medications: Help manage symptoms.
- Physical therapy: Improve strength and mobility.
- Corticosteroid injections: Reduce inflammation.
- Hydrodilation: Stretch the joint capsule.
- Surgery: Reserved for severe cases.
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